A motorcyclist died tragically yesterday after smashing into a tree in Rabat yesterday afternoon.

In a statement, the police said that the accident took place at about 2:15pm when the 31-year-old lost control of the vehicle and slammed into a tree.

A paramedic crew rushed to the scene and rushed him to St Luke’s hospital where he lost his life some time later.

Duty magistrate Giovanni Grixti appointed a number of experts to assist in an onsite inquiry. The police are also investigating.